The cost of a custom figurine depends on the design you want to receive: its format, size, number of subjects, finish, extras and copies. Compare complete proposals for the same brief rather than treating a starting price as the final delivered total.
At 3DCentral, the current human-assisted route starts with an unpaid request. Feasibility, the concept, scope, confirmed price, timing and included revisions are reviewed before payment. Model preparation follows concept approval and payment; printed projects require final model approval before printing.
What belongs in a custom figurine quote?
| Item to confirm | Why it changes the comparison |
|---|---|
| Format and dimensions | A bust, full-body figure and scene contain different geometry. State whether the size includes a base. |
| Subjects and distinct designs | A couple on one base is one design with two subjects. Separate personalized figures are separate designs. |
| Identical copies | Repeat prints differ from designing another likeness or pose. Specify the quantity of each design. |
| Material, palette and finish | Confirm the actual printing process, available colours and any additional treatment. |
| Base, text and accessories | Lettering, stable support and delicate details need review at the selected size. |
| Revisions and approval | Confirm the included changes and when the concept and model are approved. |
| Physical or digital delivery | A viewer is not a downloadable production file. File format and permitted use need confirmation. |
| Taxes, shipping and schedule | Check the destination, currency, applicable taxes, shipping and any separately quoted priority service. |
Starting price, estimate and confirmed quote
A published size range helps you decide whether to explore the service. It does not settle the details of a particular commission. Use the current indicative pricing on the custom studio page, then compare it with the scope of your confirmed proposal.
An estimate is a planning figure. A confirmed quote describes the agreed project and payment terms. Check whether a displayed amount includes applicable taxes and shipping; do not assume that “CAD” means every charge is included.
Why size and style matter
A larger figurine can require more material, longer printing and different support decisions. A compact tabletop piece may need simplified fingers, thin accessories or markings. A stylized chibi silhouette and a likeness-focused portrait ask for different work. More detail on a screen does not establish what can be printed at a smaller scale.
Current custom physical orders use filament printing. Colours come from solid filaments and layer lines can remain visible. Any specific finish or extra treatment must be included in the proposal. Use the size guide to state dimensions and describe the available display space.
Write a brief that can be priced clearly
“I want one couple design, both partners on one base, and two identical copies. Target height: 10 cm including the base. Use photos 1 and 2 for the faces and photo 3 for the outfits. Include the exact inscription entered in the text field. Please confirm the available palette, included revisions and delivery to my province.”
For different quantities or designs, list each one separately. Tell us whether you need a printed object, a digital file or both. If you already own a print-ready file, Print My File provides the appropriate file-printing route.
Delivery and an important date
Production and transport are different parts of the schedule. Include your needed-by date before accepting the proposal; submitting a date does not reserve a production slot or guarantee arrival. Confirm any priority service individually.
Read the current shipping policy for destination terms. An international supplier’s currency and delivery terms can differ; compare the actual total supplied for your address rather than using a fixed exchange-rate or customs example.
To receive a proposal for your own likeness or gift, start a photo figurine request. Explain the details that make the piece personal, and leave technical choices open if you want advice.
Compare a custom commission with a catalogue design
If you would rather choose an existing design, browse our catalogue figurines. Those products have their own sizes and prices. They are separate from a custom commission made from your references.
Frequently asked questions
Is a starting price the final price of my figurine?
No. A starting price or indicative range does not specify your complete project. The confirmed quote accounts for the agreed design, size, subjects, finish, extras, copies and payment terms.
Do two people always count as two designs?
No. Two people together on one base are one design with two subjects. Two individually personalized figures are two designs. Identical repeats of a design are copies.
Does a custom print include the digital model?
Only if digital delivery is agreed in the proposal. A model preview does not itself include a downloadable production file or commercial-use rights.
When do I pay in the human-assisted route?
The request is unpaid. For an accepted project, the concept, scope, quote, timing and included revisions are reviewed before payment. The model is prepared afterward and approved before printing.
Can I pay extra for guaranteed event delivery?
Do not assume a guarantee from a rush label. State the event date and destination, then review the production and delivery commitments in the proposal before accepting it.
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